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About this photograph
Nina Simone performing at Ronnie Scott's in London photographed in 1984 by David Corio.
"I loved Nina Simone’s music but I had never seen her perform before. A temperamental diva, she couldn’t be relied on to appear at her own concerts. Fortunately she turned up on this night. The lighting on stage was atmospheric - there was just a tiny spotlight pointing straight down and that was it. Unless Nina sang directly under the beam the film would barely register her. She avoided the light for most of her show. It was fixed just a couple of feet above her and must have been uncomfortably hot. This is the one printable shot from the whole show." - David
Print sizes and editions
11" x 14" paper size - Open Edition
16” x 20” paper size - Edition of 50
20” x 24” paper size - Edition of 30
Print type
Archival pigment print
Paper type
Hahnemühle photo rag paper
Signature
Hand signed by photographer in ink
About the photographer
David Corio, born in London, England in 1960, began his photography career in 1978 with New Musical Express (NME), later contributing to The Face, Time Out, and Black Echoes. He became renowned for his portraits and coverage of music scenes, working as a freelance photographer for publications like The Daily Telegraph and The Times. Corio's work spans iconic musicians including Bob Marley, Jerry Garcia, and emerging acts like U2. His photographs have graced numerous album covers and been exhibited globally, cementing his status as a collectible photographer.
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